Top 10 University Spin Outs Solicitors in the UK

preparing additional questions...

Improves search accuracy
Takes about 30 seconds
80% people find this useful

Question 1/5

(Optional)

Reviewing your answers

1Reviewing your answers
2Analysing firms
3Results ready

Next step: Send case summary to the firms of your preference

10 questions answered 15 questions asked
71 firms matched Narrowed down from 305
Top Match: Poole Alcock 4.8 5,506 reviews

Spin-outs based on university research involve turning academic IP into a commercial company. In England this work covers identifying and protecting IP, negotiating assignment of IP rights to the spin-out, drafting founder shareholder agreements, setting up share structures, and negotiating licenses to the university or to investors; advising on corporate governance, funding rounds, and regulatory/compliance issues; and guiding through company formation, contracts with researchers, and ongoing IP management. A solicitor coordinates with the university technology transfer office, investors, and potential customers to secure the venture's rights and obligations.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

It involves complex IP ownership questions, option and licensing terms, equity allocations among founders, and milestones linked to funding, with potential public sector grant conditions. The solicitor handles IP assignment, due diligence, term sheets, and post‑formation governance, ensuring protection, freedom to operate, and compliant reporting to the university and investors.

You searched for University Spin Outs specialists. Here are related areas of law to help you narrow down your results.

Herrington Carmichael

4.9 935 Reviews

95%

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

DMH Stallard

4.8 463 Reviews

95%

Value for money

95%

Success rate

95%

Would recommend

Higgs LLP - Edinburgh

4.9 716 Reviews

94%

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

Willett & Co

4.9 337 Reviews

95%+

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

T G Baynes Solicitors

4.9 482 Reviews

95%+

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

Blaser Mills LLP - Marlow

4.8 701 Reviews

95%+

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

Boyes Turner LLP

4.9 410 Reviews

95%+

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

Phillips Solicitors Limited

4.8 816 Reviews

95%+

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

Thorntons Solicitors

4.9 3,718 Reviews

95%+

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

Tozers LLP

4.9 4,947 Reviews

95%+

Value for money

95%+

Success rate

95%+

Would recommend

We have found a review that matches your query

Tagged solicitor Jessica Whittick

I contacted Tozers in desperation, someone was copying my designs and I didn't know how to make it stop. I approached two firms, one firm didn't respond and Tozers did so promptly. From here I was guided through the process and given quotes for the steps needed. The work was done as specified and as quoted for, and finally Tozers acheived a successful outcome for me. I am highly delighted, especially with all the hard work of Jessica Whittick. Jessica worked on my project throughout, and I really cannot thank her enough; she was very nice, efficient, clear and proactive. It was a pleasure working with her.